WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
West Ocean City
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Ocean City
January
$136February
$122lowestMarch
$124April
$148May
$144June
$163July
$171highestAugust
$169September
$141October
$147November
$133December
$136Carbon Emissions
435 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
788 kWh
West Ocean City's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of West Ocean City's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in West Ocean City. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in West Ocean City. Solar provides 4% of the energy in West Ocean City. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in West Ocean City. Wind provides 2% of the energy in West Ocean City.
39%
Nuclear
35%
Natural Gas
14%
Coal
4%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,517
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in West Ocean City can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of West Ocean City. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Delmarva Power and Light - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL "R" | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE NON-DEMAND "R-TOU-ND" | TOU | 16¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE PILOT PROGRAM "R-TOU-P" | TOU | 10¢ to 44¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE PILOT PROGRAM "R-TOU-P" | TOU | 3¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL "R" | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE NON-DEMAND "R-TOU-ND" | TOU | 7¢ to 14¢ |
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